The four of us siblings always had a place at the family table. Even as adults, we were welcomed, no matter what storms were brewing in the family. This sense of belonging was a truth we could rely on, a testament to our parents’ unconditional love for us. Josh McDowell’s definition of knowing truth is […]
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“If you ask God for healing, He’ll do it. It might be healing for your body. Perhaps more peaceful thoughts affecting your words/actions. Or the spirit part of you, capable of communicating with God, might begin to long for a closer relationship with Him.” These are words I’ve shared with patients searching for healing. Who
I knew my digestive system was going to tell me it wasn’t happy with the cheesy lasagna and cream cheese frosting carrot cake. I managed to say no to the white bread and included lots of the fresh green salad served at the fabulous women’s event. I just happen to have a gallbladder that loves
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Personal gender conflict, sexual abuse and participation in violent acts cause overwhelming mental anguish and conflict in the mind. Chronic mental conflict leads to inflammation in the physical body, often resulting in disease. We’ve all experienced lesser anxieties involving personal relationships, finances, job performance or frustration in meeting personal goals. These anxious thoughts can cause
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My parents would call me on my birthday. The well blended harmony of Dad’s tenor and Mom’s soprano voice communicated their love as they sang Happy Birthday to Bonnie. The call was expected. But the reality of it brought smiles and joy to both giver and receiver. The memory of these birthday calls still gives
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Each painful step up the stairs and into my home was a reminder of better things to come. My early morning scamper down 4 flights of stairs almost ended in a fall as my foot caught the carpet. I righted myself and recognized prideful thoughts in my head saying, “You certainly are quite agile for
